Product Description

NBA LIVE 09 is back. It rewrites the book on authenticity and connectivity - but is still accessible enough for new users. Dynamic DNA emulates - with absolute precision - an NBA player in every sense of the word. NBA LIVE 365 takes the statistical data of Dynamic DNA and brings it to life. Just like the real NBA game, players get injured, free agents sign late, great players go cold and no-names break through.

Player DNA Progression - see the progress and changes to any player's DNA after an NBA LIVE 365 update Player Tendencies - the percentage a player drives left, right or shoots from each spot on the floor Lockdown Control - risk reward system FIBA Expanded - compete in an international tournament using authentic FIBA rosters and a choice of 24 teams Pick and Roll Control - control both the ball handler and the screener 5 vs. 5 Online Team Play - All 10 players on the court can now be controlled by users on 10 different consoles around the world Signature Playcalling - pushes on-court visualization to guide you through the play Online Leagues 2.0 - Create your own league with drafting, trades and a custom playoff format NBA Academy - hone your skills Create your own highlight reel then upload it to EA SPORTS World Quickstrike AnkleBreakers - Force your defender to step up and guess what you'll do next On the cover - Tony Parker - In his 7 NBA seasons, the 26 year old is a two-time NBA All-Star, has 3 NBA championships and was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #899 in Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Model: 15446
• Released on: 2008-10-07
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
• Dimensions: .59" h x 5.20" w x 6.72" l, .30 pounds

Features

• Dynamic DNA - powered by a premier analytics provider using NBA data for over 20 NBA teams
• NBA Rewind - Rewrite history and replay last night's game with the updated statistical data
• Player DNA breaks down how a player scores
• Player DNA is taken for every individual player and used to calculate the Team DNA for each team as a whole
• NBA LIVE 365 - a whole new level of connectivity

Customer Reviews

Very happy with Live 09
Very happy with Live 09. I liked the DNA feature and the 365 updates. Rosters, line-ups get updated daily.(but i read that ratings were not, have to check if that was addressed by the recently released patch) I liked the graphics more and the gameplay is improved. My co-worker got it too and we've played a bunch of very good online games already. Online game is easy virtually no lag at all (PS3 using wireless connection) and it is easy to find someone you can play against. The pick-in-roll control is very nice feature and a lot of plays for both offense and defense. I liked the signature moves and are different from each players (ie. Tony Parker floater is different from CP3's). Overall, i'm very happy and satisfied with this game. My only gripe is that the game is still in 720p not 1080p but still looks great on my 52" HDTV.

Solid Effort.
EA has vastly improved this year's version of Live. As the previous reviewer stated, the graphics and announcing are amazing. I think the 365 feature will be amazing as well once the season gets started (it may bump the game to a 5 star level). The only complaint is the players lack of continuation to the basket on some fast breaks and the somewhat "plodding" nature of some player movements. I have owned 2K and Live over the last several years. All in all, this version is a solid 4 star effort by EA (4.5 - 5 star depending on how 365 works).

No effort from EA this time.
I don't know if EA just thought they could put out a faulty game because they could fix the problems online later or what, but with all the amazing games that are coming out now it's inexcusable that a simple basketball game would be this glitchy. Some of the problems:

1. Sometimes the game just starts acting weird. I took over in the middle of a simulated game, only to find that there were 2 Russell Westbrooks on my roster, one at SG and one at PG. When I inbounded the ball, the game froze. Strange things like this happen at random times.
2. A number of times I've been called for goaltending when blocking a dunk attempt.
3. A very high percentage of missed jumpers hit the top of the backboard and get called out of bounds. Sure this sounds like nothing, but when it happens several times in a close game it starts to be a problem.
4. Even really good shooters frequently shoot wide airballs.
5. No matter how much you shoot 3's in the NBA Academy, your players will never improve their outside shooting ability.
6. In the low post offense drill, sometimes your player will catch the ball after making a shot and even though the clock is still running, you can't score anymore points.
7. In the pick-and-roll offense drill, level 3, the computer always gives me credit for 2,000 fewer points than I actually scored.
8. I have not yet found anyone who knows how to complete the team practice as the game gives you no instructions other than to find 2 plays to run for each player. What makes this confusing is that you can only pick 8 plays and you have 5 players. Do the math.
9. For those of us who don't subscribe to Live 365, we are stuck with the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Citys because they put this out before the Thunder even chose a name, which is a little too early if you ask me.
10. Missed layups, missed layups, missed layups.
11. The cutscene graphics look like they belong on the original PS.
12. When you knock the ball loose from a defender, the camera stays on the player and you can't see where the ball went to chase it down.

There are countless other problems that plague this game. Maybe it sounds like I'm just griping, but if you play this game for any extended period of time you'll find yourself frustrated with it as I have. This was a weak attempt from a company that has shown an ability to put out good games in other sports.